1998 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · S801 BBW
1998 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17/08/1998. Recorded mileage 76,573 miles. MOT valid until 26/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1275cc
S801 BBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 76,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S801 BBW Mileage History
- 16/11/202375,624 mi
- 01/11/202476,414 mi+790 mi
- 05/11/202476,414 mi
- 24/04/202676,573 mi+159 mi
- 28/04/202676,573 mi
Average of roughly 388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S801 BBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover Mini (S801 BBW) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
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